Nurses and Midwives for life Almost 370 nurses and midwives have signed a petition calling on Health Minister Simon Harris to consult with them regarding amendments they are calling for to abortion legislation.
Nurses&Midwives4Life Ireland have expressed concerns that their right to conscientious objection will not be respected under the current legislation.
The group said that the participation in termination of a pregnancy as a medical procedure intended to end the life of a foetus is “morally objectionable and conflicts with our conscientious commitment to life”.
“Participation includes any supervision, delegation, planning or supporting of staff involved in termination of pregnancy. We do not want to be discriminated against by our employers or victimised as employees if we exercise our freedom of conscience.”
They said they have written to Mr Harris several times but have not received a response. The new legislation will “seriously impact on our ability to practice” the group added.